Interior dye problem with 68 red????
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Racer
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From: Oak Park IL
Interior dye problem with 68 red????
I am dying the parts in my 68 and noticed that the dye that I purchased is different in color than the current parts and new parts. The red currently on my car is bright and cool red and the dye is coming out bright and warm red very different from what I currently have which may be wrong. does anyone know if the red on a 68 convertable was a warm red or a bright vibrant cool red?
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'68 red was a warm color. It's possible the original red in your car has faded over the years. It's also possible a previous owner redyed in the wrong color.
Have you found evidence of one or more reds on any of your trim pieces?
Have you found evidence of one or more reds on any of your trim pieces?
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Racer
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From: Oak Park IL
one or more reds...
Actually I am in the process of replacing the entire interior since it is not 68 and more like 72 so saving the pieces that work and replacing the ones that don't and dying what I can find so I'm glad to hear that 68 was a warm red thanks.
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The carpet is reasonably easy to do. Like anything else on these beasts, take your time, step back and take a break now and then. You can always cut, but once it's cut.........
I spent about a week off and on about 6-8 hours, but someone experienced could cut that in half. The back carpet did not line up well at all. I will be revisiting that project when the temps hit 50, about mid-April.
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If you need to change the dye color and don't mind it not being exactly original, have an auto paint supply store mix up some SEM dye in the color you want. They have sample chips of all the "standard" colors available; or, if you have a sample of the color you need, they can make that up too. Dying interior parts is easy, as long as you get the pieces clean (especially of Armor-All, etc.) before you dye. Then, since you've got the interior parts out anyway, you can recarpet. Also, if you have not put heat/sound proofing down under your carpet yet, you can first put in some Reflectix insulation. [Great stuff you can buy at Home Depot ($20 for the car); also easy to install.] Good luck with your project(s). 
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